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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi (Photo: Pritam bandyopadhyay)

Congress resignations point to crisis of trust

The spate of resignations has only added to the current state of confusion and despair in the Congress.

13 Jul 2019 4:57 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

Joint polls have appeal, but hard to implement

One should keep in mind that India is not just one nation, it is a nation with 29 states.

27 Jun 2019 12:21 AM

Those who voted for the BJP voted largely for Modi and those who voted for the Opposition also largely voted to oppose Modi.

A clear vote for ‘nationalism’, and signalling an end to caste politics?

The BJP won 303 seats and polled 36 per cent votes, improved upon its performance of 2014.

25 May 2019 6:57 AM

Even though all the pre-poll surveys released before the first phase of voting indicated the BJP being ahead of the Congress by a comfortable margin, the BJP never seemed to have become complacent and left no stone unturned till the six phases of voting and also going into campaign for the seventh phase.

Is this election over after just 6 phases?

The campaign shifted to Maa Beta bail par hai, Rajiv Gandhi, corrupt number one and other issues related to the Gandhi family.

16 May 2019 2:28 AM

A policeman lathicharges a miscreant after a clash during the voting for the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections in Durgapur, West Bengal, on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Bengal violence signal of shift in its politics?

West Bengal has a significant Muslim population (27 per cent) and there are a large number of constituencies where they are in sizeable numbers.

04 May 2019 12:49 AM

Is it disadvantage BJP post first phase polling?

In the remaining six Lok Sabha seats, that have a sizeable proportion of Muslim voters, the turnout dropped compared to the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

13 Apr 2019 1:31 AM

At this point, it seems like Advantage BJP!

With the Opposition failing to form alliances, it seems extremely difficult to defeat Modi in 2019.

06 Apr 2019 12:00 AM

A file photo of BJP supporters celebrating the passage of the Bill for 10 per cent EWS quota in Parliament.

New upper caste quota: BJP gains to be limited

The upper castes do play an important role in the politics of the northern Indian states, but this impact is limited to some extent.

14 Jan 2019 12:00 AM

2019: Game wide open, but BJP has advantage

The BJP’s defeat in these Assembly elections, popularly referred to as the “semi-final” before 2019, has certainly made the “final” more interesting.

07 Jan 2019 1:00 AM

Congress workers celebrate victory in state assembly elections. (Photo: PTI)

A clear sign that the mood is changing

The Congress managed to snatch Rajasthan from the BJP in a tighter contest than was expected.

12 Dec 2018 1:53 AM

Votes will be counted on December 11 and finally we will get to know who won and who lost the election.

Polls and the missing voters’ voices

The question is, if these are the real issues of voters how do political parties manage to put these issues aside and win elections with big fanfare?

08 Dec 2018 12:10 AM

If the Congress manages to snatch Madhya Pradesh from the BJP, the narrative for the 2019 Lok Sabha election might change.

Can Assembly verdict change 2019 narrative?

It is likely to shape/change the narrative of the 2019 Lok Sabha election.

28 Nov 2018 12:43 AM

Some people believe that Rafale would seal the fate of this government while others feel this is not an issue over which people are likely to vote in 2019.

Rafale not Bofors, little impact likely in 2019

The Rafale issue can’t put the Modi government in deep trouble, though it has the potential of giving some anxious moments for the government.

10 Nov 2018 6:46 AM

Why 2019 can’t be compared with 2004

The parallels and analysis being done and the conclusions being drawn are too simplistic and require a careful study.

29 Oct 2018 12:00 AM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi (Photo: PTI)

Stakes bigger for Cong than BJP in state polls

A possible defeat of the BJP in a few states may worry party leaders, but it will not signal a defeat for it in 2019.

11 Oct 2018 12:44 AM

The Congress has also done well in various byelections in the recent past in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh either fighting alone or in alliance with regional parties.

For Congress, road to 2019 is very difficult

The party had called for a nationwide bandh over the issue of rising fuel prices, that was supported by 21 other parties.

19 Sep 2018 1:22 AM

Atishi Marlena (Photo: Facebook screengrab | Atishi)

Caste-based mobilisation a reality in Indian polls

The caste-based mobilisation is one of the most important tools of voter mobilisation of all political parties in present-day politics in India.

03 Sep 2018 12:01 AM

The fear is that if elections for the Assembly and Lok Sabha are held the same day, the regional parties may get further marginalised as a large number of voters might tend to vote for the same party in both the Assembly and Lok Sabha elections. (Representational image)

Simultaneous polls will be a blow to federalism

The argument against holding simultaneous elections on the ground of having its impact on the federal character is even stronger.

23 Aug 2018 12:47 AM

There is no denying the cost savings associated with simultaneous elections for the government. (Representational image)

One poll, and its pitfalls

India is one country, but we need to recognise the existence of 29 states within this country and each state having its own elected government.

15 Jul 2018 12:15 AM

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar (Photo: PTI)

Nitish’s summersault likely before 2019 polls

Nitish Kumar, who had displayed flip-flop attitude in recent times, might do another summersault before the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

07 Jul 2018 12:10 AM

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